Codes of Practice

All television programme service licensees (domestic free television programme service, domestic pay television programme service, non-domestic television programme service, and other licensable television programme service) have to comply with the relevant legislation – the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap.562), the Broadcasting Authority Ordinance (Cap. 391), and the related subsidiary legislation. They must also observe the terms and conditions of their licences. In addition, they are subject to codes of practice issued by the Broadcasting Authority (BA).

These codes set out clear standards relating to programme, advertising and technical standards applicable to the licensees. These codes are reviewed regularly in consultation with the licensees to take account of changing community attitudes and standards.

Generic Codes of Practice for Television

	Programme Standards
	Advertising Standards
	Technical Standards

Guidelines

	Guidance Note for licensees and companies seeking to be licensees on information to be provided in relation to restrictions on persons not regarded as fit and proper under section 21 of the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562)
	A Guide to the Consultation Process of the Broadcasting Authority in Relation to Television Programme Service Licences
	Competition Investigation Procedures
	Guidelines to the Application of the Competition Provisions of the Broadcasting Ordinance
	Guideline on Exemption from Service Provision Requirements
	Guideline on Television Programme Service Locking Device
	Guidance Note for the Satellite Facility Provider and Those Interested in Making Use of Broadcasting-Satellite Service Channels to Provide Broadcasting Services in Hong Kong

Codes of Practice on Customer Service issued by Licensees

Domestic Pay Television Programme Service

	PCCW Media Limited
	TVB PAY VISION Limited
	Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (Press "Services Information")

Non-domestic Television Programme Service

	Turner International Asia Pacific Limited